Robert Harakaly, PhD, RNDr. MSc.

Profile
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A multilingual, versatile and energetic senior leader with strategic prowess, consultancy expertise and an outstanding record as a trusted advisor to senior executives across governmental, commercial and finance sectors internationally; solving highly complex problems and delivering incisive advice / recommendations across a wide range of technology and business functions
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Main focus
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Public, private and hybrid cloud computing and distributed services (AWS, Azure, ...)
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Blockchain infrastructures (Hyperledger Fabric, Ethereum, Quorum, R3 Corda)
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Smart contract design, development in Solidity, Node.js, JAVA
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Smart contract security
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Data, document security and secure document management systems
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Academic collaborations & teaching and mentoring
Career & Achievements to Date
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Established Harakaly Consulting as chief consultant/CEO; delivering radical business & technology solutions for clients
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Grew a client portfolio including start-ups, SMEs, top firms and financial, insurance, NGO and governmental institutions
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Built partner and client relations at top-level with organisations including Credit Suisse, FilmOn, ENISA and the European Commission
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Advised on both technology solutions to business needs and strategic tactical matters; presenting the bigger picture
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Won a reputation as a pioneering new technology visionary and an inspirational, hands-on and commercially astute leader
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Advised at C-level on technical architecture, cloud, IoT, best practices, continuous improvement and sustainable growth
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Repeatedly hired by a well-known, ultra-high net worth business family on numerous cutting-edge IT innovation projects
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Co-founded and led R&D, technology and innovation for SteamVibe and Sinefo Ventures as CTO and board member
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Analysed target markets internationally; spearheading strategic vision, driving sales and exceeding revenue targets
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Recruited, motivated and developed talent; solving problems and building/leading high-performing teams by example
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Played a major role in growing Connectik from a start-up into a commercial success story valued at €450 million
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Key player in the development of the complex IT platform that detected and proved Higgs boson at CERN (2001-08)
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Chief Consultant 2001-date
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Harakaly Consulting (2010-date) | SteamVibe | Sinefo Ventures (part of Wilful Group Ltd) (2008-date) | CERN (2001-08)
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Qualifications & Personal Details
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PhD, Doctor Rerum Naturalium (RNDr), Safarik University, Slovakia 1994-99
Skills & Key Competencies
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MSc in Condensed Matter Physics, Safarik University, Slovakia 1988-93
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Vast high-level IT, business and consultancy expertise
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Internationally reputed pioneering technology innovator
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Finance, insurance and governmental sector expertise
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Builder and motivator of high-performing teams
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Outstanding client/stakeholder relations at all levels
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Multilingual communicator and executive level advisor
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Influential, hands-on leader & committed team-player
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Creative, resourceful and strategic thinker
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Trusted top-level commercial & technical advisor
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Analytical, detail-focussed problem-solver
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Serial overachiever with an eye for an opportunity
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Consummate professional with values and integrity
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Researchgate list of scientific publications
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